Couple of points--
1.) The CRJ was very lucky in one respect, that the collision occurred while taxiing inbound and not out. The flight attendants were all likely seated with their belts on which likely prevented some serious injuries. During taxi out, flight attendants are typically standing and moving about around the cabin until just prior to entering the active runway. A collision then would have been much more serious to anyone standing.
2.) I'm going to guess that nobody on the CRJ was holding an infant on their lap.
3.) The accident A380 was released for flight and flew home to CDG/LFPG last night, 24 hrs after the incident. That seems awfully quick for an NTSB investigation involving substantial damage by an air carrier. Was there a rush to get the paint marks and investigation complete, as well as the airframe repairs? I'm sure another day's delay for the plane would lead to even more passenger disruptions and economic loss for AF.
Last edited by Feathered; 15th Apr 2011 at 02:11.